I while back we (DC, JL, and I) we wer talking about the Mets trading Milledge for Zito, and we all pretty much agreed that since Zito was in his walk year, it wan't a good deal.
Well, I still wouldn't do it, unless I felt that I was forced to.
Like if the Mets lose Pedro or Glavine for the postseason, and Pelfrey and Maine both turn out to be shit.
But if Pedro and Glavine are both OK, and Pelfrey or Maine turn out to be the goods, I wouldn't think I needed Zito.
But I was on this other Sports Forum/BB I belong to, and someone made a point that I think we overlooked:
If the Mets trade for Zito and then lose him as a free agent, they would get back two #1 draft picks as compensation.
That would make a big difference to me in deciding if I would do the deal or not.
If I felt I needed Zito to advance in the postseason, I'd make the trade.
The Mets may not get this close again for a while.
Who knows? Next year Pedro and Glavine and Delgado could prove to be all washed up - at their age, it goes fast sometimes - and the Mets could slip back into mediocrity.
They should go for it when they're sure they have the chance - this year.
